Taking care of a dog is not easy for many people, right? In addition to taking care of food and the environment, taking care of physical health, especially dental and gum health, is something that many dog owners should not neglect. Because the color and characteristics of the mucous membrane can be used to assess the initial health of the dog. It is said that the color and characteristics of the mucous membrane are considered a good representative for assessing the initial health of the animal because this organ is the most distal tissue that can indicate the state of blood circulation and the amount of oxygen that nourishes the body. Since the mucous membrane is a relatively thin area with a large amount of blood vessels, if there is a change in blood circulation, we will be able to easily observe it, especially the mucous membrane at the gums. There is an easy way to check the health of the teeth and gums of a puppy. The normal color of the gums is pink. The gums should be moist, not dry or swollen. When you press the gums with your finger and release, the gums should change from white from pressing to pink again within 1-2 seconds, which means good blood circulation. If it lasts longer, it indicates abnormal blood circulation, which can be caused by many reasons. What does the color of the gums indicate?
Treating sick pets with acupuncture. Anyone who hears this might think it’s scary. No one would like to have their children get pricked with sharp needles. But let me tell you, acupuncture is not as scary as you think. Acupuncture is a treatment with very few side effects. Currently, alternative medicine is becoming more popular. Let’s open our minds and learn about acupuncture to treat pets. Acupuncture in pets is a traditional Chinese medical treatment that has been around for two thousand years. The principle is to balance the body’s Yin and Yang. The method involves inserting very thin, small needles into various points on the body. There are more than…
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